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DR. STUART HOWARD FRIESS MD
NPI 1437184819
Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in Rochester, NY

Active since July 12, 2006PECOS Enrolled
79.29/100
CMS Quality Rating
601 ELMWOOD AVE, ROCHESTER, NY 14642(585) 275-6108 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 11, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 6, 2026, Apr 25, 2024, Apr 10, 2024 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Stuart Howard Friess Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. STUART HOWARD FRIESS MD (NPI 1437184819) is an individual pediatric critical care medicine provider in Rochester, New York, licensed in New York (218119) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Saint Louis, and is a graduate of Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437184819
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0203X
Provider Legal NameDR. STUART HOWARD FRIESSCredential: MD
Location Address601 ELMWOOD AVERochester, NY 14642-0001
Mailing Address601 Elmwood Ave, Box 635Rochester, NY 14642 · (585) 275-6108
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIcahn School Of Medicine At Mount SinaiGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 6, 20268 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1437184819 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0203X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NY · 218119✔ Licensed in MO · 2012026890
Definition
A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 2012026890 (MO)
601 ELMWOOD AVE, Rochester, NY 14642

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11 Childrens Pl, Div Ped Critical Care MedSaint Louis, MO 63110-1002 · Phone (314) 454-2527 · Fax (314) 747-8880

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid205528201MO

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Stuart Howard Friess Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9537262183
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121103000093
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

79.29/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality71.46
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost59.51

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Physician Assistant
601 ELMWOOD AVE
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 635
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 648
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 652
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Urology (Pediatric Urology)
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 656
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 704
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 705
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
601 ELMWOOD AVE
ROCHESTER, NY 14642

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Stuart Friess's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stuart Friess is 1437184819. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2006.

Where is Stuart Friess located?

Stuart Friess practices at 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642. The listed phone number is (585) 275-6108.

What is Stuart Friess's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0203X.

Is Stuart Friess enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stuart Friess is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Stuart Friess accept?

Health plans from Cox HealthPlans and Medica list Stuart Friess as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stuart Friess was last updated on October 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.